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If you’re a fan of fiery flavors, then Spicy Szechuan Green Beans are the perfect side dish for you! Featuring an incredible combination of garlic, chili peppers and honey tossed together with fragrant green beans and sesame seeds, this tasty side is sure to please even the most discerning heat lovers. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but its vibrant colors can also add life to any plate. So if you’re looking to spice up your dinner table with something that packs a punch, try giving these kickin’ Szechuan Green Beans a go!
How to Make Szechuan Green Beans
There’s nothing like a delicious and spicy meal to get your taste buds going. This easy side dish will tantalize your senses while keeping you on the path of healthy eating. Not only do they make an exciting addition to any dish, but they can also be enjoyed as a tasty snack! Plus, the recipe only takes about 10 minutes to make! So, get ready for some serious flavor – let’s take a closer look at what makes these spicy Szechuan green beans so delicious.
Spice up your dinner with some lip-smacking Szechuan Green Beans! Start by heating a large pan or wok over medium heat and tossing in some canola oil, trimmed green beans and minced garlic.
After five minutes of cooking until the vegetables are nice and soft, give them a big flavor upgrade with chili garlic sauce, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey. Don’t forget those sliced green onions to give it an amazing flavor kick. Give everything another few minutes on the stovetop before finishing it off with a pinch of red pepper flakes and sesame seeds.
The recipe as prepared below makes four servings. Each serving contains 111 calories. On the Nutrisystem weight loss plan? Count it as one Vegetable serving, as well as half of a PowerFuel and half of an Extra.
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Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 111
On Nutrisystem, Count As: ½ PowerFuel, ½ Extra and 1 Vegetable
Ingredients:
- 4 cups green beans, trimmed
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 tsp. chili garlic sauce
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. honey
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
Directions:
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok set to medium heat.
- Once hot, add green beans and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft.
- Add in chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and green onions. Toss to combine. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds.
